2025-03-13 March 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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March 13, 2025 6:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Human Resources Training Room Page 4 of 7 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - Services related to medical emergencies which do not include ambulance service. Incidents involving heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, trauma & injuries, breathing problems, illnesses, etc. FIRE INVESTIGATIONS: Services related to investigating fire cause and origin. Incidents involving arson investigation, issuing of citations, enforcing outdoor burning regulations, etc. FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE (CODE ENFORCEMENT): Services related to preventing fires and enforcing life safety codes. Building inspections, building safety systems, sprinkler requirements & inspections, local ordinances, construction plan review, etc. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MITIGATION: Services related to identifying, preventing, and stopping releases of hazardous materials into the community. Large fuel spills, chemical releases, etc. Fire Suppression - Services related to extinguishing fires. Incidents involving building fires, vehicle fires, grass & woods fires, etc. TECHNICAL RESCUE: Services related to highly technical rescue operations. Incidents involving victim extrications for motor vehicle accidents, trench rescue, high angle rescue, water rescue, below grade or confined space rescue, building collapse, etc. Community Program and Service Priority As a part of the online survey, community members participated in ranking the nine fire department programs based on their importance. The results revealed that Emergency Medical Service held the top position, with a score 7.78. Fire Suppression closely followed at 6.49. In contrast, Code Enforcement and Community Risk Education received the lowest rankings, scoring 3.19 and 3.03, respectively. 2021-2024 City of Smyrna Strategic Plan In 2020, the City’s Administration team established a strategic planning committee led by the Fire Chief and several other department heads. The planning team worked to provide clarity and establish service priorities. The plan adopted by the Mayor and City Council identified five focus areas which are supported through the annual budgeting process: 1.Quality of Life 2.Economic Development 3.Employee Excellence 4.Community Development 5.Civic Engagement STRATEGIC PRIORITIES In June 2024, the Fire Department’s executive leadership team invited each City Council member and Mayor Norton to individual meetings to better understand their priorities and explore how the fire department could support their initiatives. Below are a few themes that emerged: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: This involves actively involving community members in decision-making processes and activities. It can include town hall meetings, community surveys, and volunteer opportunities. Engaged communities tend to be more cohesive and resilient. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: This focuses on improving the economic well-being of a community. Strategies can include supporting local businesses, attracting new industries,